One of the most common questions I get is: “How do we move our VMware virtual machines to Azure without losing our minds (or our data)?”. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the exact process I use to migrate VMware VMs to Azure using the Azure Migrate tool. How To Migrate Vmware … Read more >>
I can tell you that the answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no.” In the world of Microsoft Azure, there is a massive technical and financial difference between a Virtual Machine (VM) that is Stopped and one that is Deallocated. If you want to manage your cloud budget efficiently and avoid “bill shock,” you need … Read more >>
In this comprehensive guide, I will walk you through everything you need to know about Azure VMs. We’ll cover the core concepts, deep-dive into the technical configurations, and I’ll lead you through a step-by-step tutorial on how to deploy your first instance. Azure Virtual Machine Tutorial What is an Azure Virtual Machine? Technically, an Azure … Read more >>
In this comprehensive article, I’ll break down every aspect of Azure VM pricing, share real-world cost optimization strategies, and provide you with the best approaches to make the best decisions for your organization. How Much Azure VM Cost Azure VM pricing consists of several interconnected components that determine your total monthly bill. Core Pricing Components: … Read more >>
In some scenarios, you might see that the Azure Virtual Machine has stopped and deallocated automatically. In this comprehensive article, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about Azure VM deallocation, its benefits, and how to manage your VMs effectively. Azure VM Stopped Deallocated When you stop a VM in Azure through the portal … Read more >>
In this article, I’ll walk you through multiple proven methods to retrieve both public and private IP addresses of Azure VMs using PowerShell, using a simple PowerShell script, and the Azure Portal. Get Azure VM IP address PowerShell Before diving into the specific commands, let’s consider why PowerShell is often the preferred approach for retrieving … Read more >>
Recently, I was working on a requirement that required me to create an Azure VM Backup Policy and apply it to my Azure Virtual Machine. This article will discuss the complete steps to achieve this functionality. Azure VM Backup Policy Azure VM backup policy is the policy that you define for your Azure Virtual Machine, … Read more >>
This article highlights a few key differences between Azure Virtual Desktop and Amazon WorkSpaces. If you have the requirement for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and are confused between Azure Virtual Desktop and Amazon Workspaces, then this article can help you choose the best between these two as per your requirements. AWS Workspaces VS Azure Virtual … Read more >>
Every now and then, I receive many requests from people asking me how to create a Virtual Machine in Azure. This Azure tutorial will explore multiple approaches to achieve this goal, followed by a Video tutorial for your convenience. How to create VM in Azure We can create a virtual machine (VM) in Azure for … Read more >>
In this Azure tutorial, we will discuss how to fix the error, Unable to find package providers (NuGet), which comes while trying to install the PowerShell Nuget and Azure PowerShell module using PowerShell ISE. Unable to find package providers (NuGet) Recently, while I was trying to install PowerShell NuGet, I got this error. I was executing … Read more >>
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